We are doing it! Again! Lock, stock, and barrel. Mr. C is already at the new job, staying with his cousin and wife. We have an apartment that will be available to us in a month...
Menwhile, back at the ranch style, I have been packing and packing and packing. Shelves, closets, drawers,…MORE

A retired teacher, my title is now "homemaker," and proud of it! My wonderful hubby and I have SIX dynamic grandchildren! Mr. C and have both had a gastric bypass...talk about a change in cooking methods, ingredients, and expectations! This i adventure in eating and health continues to be a challenge.

My favorite things to cook

Our favorites are grilling and baking with lean meats and fresh vegetables. Cookies are still on the menu!Cookies

My favorite family cooking traditions

Grilling is a tradition that will NOT stop! When I can, I like to bake cakes and cookies.

My cooking triumphs

Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve are special occasions for gathering the family, and also a very busy time in the kitchen.

My cooking tragedies

Over use of a HOT spice can lead to tragedy. Oops.RECENTLY I over marinaded pork in a vinegar/soy sauce brew that was NOT good. I will forever be suspicious of the amount of vinegar required in a recipe!

I do not process flour very well, but I LOVE oatmeal! I put ONE cup oatmeal in the blender and not quite powdered it, added 1/2 cup flour, then followed the rest of the recipe, adding milk last to get the right consistency. I loved them! More importantly, so did my stomach!